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Raco 8977 Installation guide

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Hubbell-RACO
Catalog #s 977, 8977, 8977-5
GRIP-LOK®
• For use with switch boxes that have plaster ears
• For use with new construction and remodeling projects
Installation Instructions:
• Disconnect all power sources
• Trace outline of the box onto the drywall with a marker and saw an opening. Opening
should be slightly larger than the box
• Break the GRIP-LOK® into two pieces (Picture 1)
• Insert box with plaster ears into the opening in the drywall
• While pushing the box against the drywall, insert in the direction of the arrow on GRIP-
LOK® between the box and drywall (Picture 2)
• Pull up, pivot the remaining portion of the GRIP-LOK® into the gap, and push down.
Pull 90 degree tabs towards you until snug
• Bend both tabs into the switch box (Picture 3)
• Repeat other side in same manner
• Back side after installation should look like (Picture 4) and not have any movement. This
is for clarification. You may not have access to see this.
Picture 3
Picture 2
Picture 1
Picture 4
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